Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat

12-05-2007, 08:59 PM	#1
jpplumber Master Plumber   Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 169	Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat I have a Whirlpool electric dryer about 2 or 3 years old and it is not heating at all. What are the possible causes for this and the solutions? I also don't know where to find the model number. Thank you

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12-05-2007, 09:23 PM	#2
Kingfisher Woodworker and Contractor     Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Tampa FL Posts: 224	Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat The element went out just like a water heater. Not a hard fix but you have to take it apart to find out Find the element and look for a break if not then try a contuctivety test with a volt meter if there is a break you will have none.

01-11-2008, 02:58 PM	#3
girltech Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 91	Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat The best place to start your check is at the wall. With a multimeter check to see if you have 240 volts. Check the wiring in the dryer if the voltage at the wall is good. Check the continuity of the element. The model number should be on the front panel in the door area.

01-12-2008, 05:46 PM	#4
fridgeman Member   Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 36	Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat check the the saftey heater trip switch...first...

01-13-2008, 09:29 PM	#5
comp Member   Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: So. IN. Posts: 161	Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat any updates ????

01-13-2008, 11:21 PM	#6
jpplumber Master Plumber   Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 169	Whirlpool electric dryer won't heat sorry, it was the element, thanks.